As someone stuck in DTW, I feel the pain.

I inject myself with beans every morning, usually French press

I have this exact problem.

Edit: nvm, found the solution

C or C++, specifically with the use of compiler explorer so you can get a feel for how code actually runs.

Common Lisp or Haskell to get a taste of something really different.

Been going through Advent of Code 2022 with lisp and have been having a great time.